Dec 16, 2020 | Freight | FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., has announced the delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter to the FedEx fleet.
This follows the company’s 2017 signing of a firm order of 30 aircraft, with the option to purchase 20 more. The aircraft will arrive at Shannon Airport and will be operated by ASL Airlines Ireland, a FedEx ATR operator since 2000, as part of the FedEx Express Feeder fleet. This global fleet allows the company to provide fast, economical services to small and medium-sized business areas around the world.
The most fuel-efficient regional aircraft, the ATR turboprop is a popular choice for cargo and passenger operators committed to a more sustainable aviation industry for the future. ATR has extensive experience in the regional freighter market. There are currently around 130 converted ATR freighter aircraft in operation, representing one third of the global regional freighter fleet, and this brand-new AT
(16 Dec 2020) FedEx has taken delivery of the first ever purpose-built turboprop regional freighter.
FedEx signed a firm order for 30 ATR freighters in 2017, with the option to purchase 20 more. FedEx already has over 40 ATR turboprops in its existing fleet.
The aircraft will be operated by ASL Airlines Ireland from Shannon Airport. ASL has been a FedEx ATR operator since 2000, as part of the FedEx Express Feeder fleet.
Jorn Van De Plas, Senior Vice President Air Network and GTS Europe, FedEx Express said, “During what has been a difficult year both for businesses around the world and for communities, we are proud to